Prospective Student FAQ’s
ASU
WHERE CAN I FIND THE MYASU STUDENT ACCOUNT PAGE?
An applicant can find the link to enter the MyASU student account portal at the top of the ASU
homepage. An applicant can also follow this link: https://weblogin.asu.edu/cgibin/login?callapp=https%3A%2F%2Fwebapp4.asu.edu%2Fmyasu%2F%3Finit%3Dfalse.
HOW DO I SET UP AN ASURITE AND PASSWORD?
An applicant would use the following link to find assistance with this:
http://help.asu.edu/sims/selfhelp/SelfHelpHome.seam?dept_pk=822
I WANT TO COME OUT FOR A VISIT. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
An applicant can schedule a campus tour through this link: http://visit.asu.edu/.
HOW CAN I FIND MY 10 DIGIT ASU ID NUMBER (AFFILIATE ID)?
Three to five business days after applicants apply to ASU, they should expect to receive an email
from Admissions Services detailing how to activate their MyASU student account. An applicant
10-digit ASU Affiliate ID number may be found under the Profile link on the MyASU student
account page.
WHERE CAN I GET MY ASU SUN CARD/ID CARD?
A student can acquire his/her Sun Card after admission at the Sun Card office:
https://cfo.asu.edu/cardservices
Application
WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
These are priority deadlines:
Mechanical & Aerospace
Materials Science
Fall
December 31
December 31
Chemical Engineering
December 31
Spring
August 1
August 1
Spring Reserved for Master’s and 4+1 applicants
August 1
Spring Reserved for PhD and 4+1 applicants
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed after the priority
deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available
basis. Late applications may not be considered for a Teaching Assistantship (TA).
WILL LATE APPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED?
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Applications submitted and completed after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order
in which they were completed and on a space available basis. Late applications may not be
considered for TA applications.
DO YOU OFFER CONDITIONAL ADMISSION?
No, we do not grant conditional admission.
I WANT TO TRANSFER FROM MY CURRENT GRADUATE PROGRAM TO ONE AT ASU. WHAT DO I DO?
An applicant should apply to the program, adhering to the deadlines. The policy regarding
transfer work can be found on the ASU Graduate Policies and Procedures manual:
https://graduate.asu.edu/file/asu-graduate-polices-and-procedures
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION?
An applicant will find application requirements listed on our website:
Aerospace Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-aerospace/
Chemical Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-chemical/
Materials Science and Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-materials-science/
Mechanical Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-mechanical/
CAN I APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE THESIS PROGRAM?
All students are admitted into the non-thesis program, and will have an opportunity if admitted,
to switch to the thesis program.
HOW CAN I CHECK TO SEE IF I HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETE APPLICATION?
On the applicant’s MyASU student account, when all Priority Task items are complete, an
applicant’s application is typically complete and should show, “In Review.” It is important that
applicants check their MyASU student account frequently to keep track of their application
status.
HOW ARE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED AND WHO REVIEWS THEM?
Completed applications are reviewed in a holistic manner by a graduate admissions committee.
Only complete applications are reviewed.
WILL MY APPLICATION BE REVIEWED AS SOON AS IT IS COMPLETE, OR AFTER THE PRIORITY DEADLINE?
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Typically, the review process does not begin until the application package is complete and it is
after the priority deadline.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS TAKE?
All complete applications received by the priority deadline typically have decisions made by the
March/April timeframe for fall applications, and October for spring applications.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN AN ADMISSION DECISION HAS BEEN MADE?
An applicant will be notified by email when an application decision has been made. The most
up-to-date status of an applicant’s application can also be found on the student’s MyASU
student account.
WHAT IF I APPLY TO THE WRONG PROGRAM?
An applicant must submit a complete application to the correct program.
WHERE DO I MAIL MY APPLICATION MATERIALS TO?
Please keep in mind that the resume and personal statement are uploaded at the time of
application. The online application will ask you for three names and three email addresses for
three recommenders; and the company/school for which they work. Your recommenders will
receive an email and must submit their letter of recommendation electronically. The GRE and
TOEFL (International applicants) are sent directly from the testing service. ASU’s school code is
4007; and for the department code, applicants may enter 0000. The officieal transcript should
be sent directly from the student’s institution. Therefore, the only documents that must be sent
by mail are foreign and domestic transcripts, which are officially sealed. If possible, an
applicant’s 10-digit ASU Affiliate ID number or their 6-digit application ID should be on the
envelope in which transcripts are sent. Transcripts will not be accepted electronically.
The mailing address to Admission Services is:
If sending official transcript by U.S. Mail, use this address:
Arizona State University
Graduate Admission Services
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003
If sending official transcript by FedEx, DHL or UPS, use this address:
Graduate Admission Services
Arizona State University
1151 S. Forest Avenue, #SSV112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
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CAN I MAIL MY PERSONAL STATEMENT AND RESUME?
No, they must be uploaded at the time you apply online to Graduate Admission Services.
MAY I HAVE A FRIEND OR RELATIVE ASK ABOUT MY APPLICATION STATUS?
All communication about the application status is communicated directly with the applicant;
however, an applicant may complete and submit a FERPA Consent for Access/Proxy form and
submit this to the Registrar’s Office. This form may be found under Personal Record Forms at
the below website (Transaction by Proxy).
https://students.asu.edu/forms/registration
HOW DO I CHOOSE SPECIALIZATIONS TO PUT IN THE ASU GRADUATE COLLEGE ONLINE APPLICATION?
An applicant should view our website to see the different research areas we offer, and see what
catches his/her interest. An applicant may contact a faculty member directly to discuss research
areas. (https://graduate.asu.edu/graduate-faculty/category/08) An applicant is also welcome to
leave this field blank in their graduate Admission Services online application.
CAN I GET MY ASU ADMISSIONS SERVICES ONLINE APPLICATION FEE BACK?
Unfortunately, the Graduate Admission Services application fee is non-refundable and nontransferable.
Letters of Recommendation
MAY MY RECOMMENDERS SEND A SEPARATE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?
No, all recommenders must use the online letter of recommendation which is in place through
the graduate Admissions Services online application.
MY RECOMMENDERS HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE EMAIL TO SUBMIT THEIR LETTER OF
RECOMMENDATION. WHAT DO I DO?
An applicant may log into their MyASU student account to request for his/her letters of
recommendation to be re-sent. Please be aware that the system has an automatic waiting
period (typically 5 to 7 business days) before a second request may be sent.
MY RECOMMENDER HAS A PRE-WRITTEN LETTER; MAY I MAIL THAT TO YOU?
The recommender will have an option to upload a pre-written letter at the time they do the
online letter of recommendation.
MAY I HAVE MORE THAN THREE RECOMMENDERS?
No, the required number is three recommenders.
MY RECOMMENDERS DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH; MAY THEY STILL SUBMIT LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION?
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All letters of recommendation must be in English.
HOW MANY LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE REQUIRED?
Three letters of recommendation are required.
WHAT IF MY RECOMMENDERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE EMAIL TO DO A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?
An applicant may log into their MyASU student account and see who has completed their letter
of recommendation. Once letters of recommendation have been received, it will be removed
from the Priority Tasks section in the applicant’s MyASU student account. Applicants may
resend the letter of recommendation request to their recommenders by logging into their
MyASU student account, and requesting another notification be sent through the Manage
Recommenders link. Please be aware that the system has an automatic waiting period (typically
5 to 7 business days) before a second request may be sent. The recommender may also want to
check his/her SPAM email.
I TRIED TO REQUEST ANOTHER RECOMMENDATION TO BE SENT TO MY RECOMMENDER AND THE
SYSTEM WILL NOT LET ME. WHAT DO I DO?
The system will only allow an applicant to send a request in a given time frame to allow ample
time for the recommender to receive and complete the request. An applicant will need to be
patient and wait for the system to allow him/her to send another request (typically 5 to 7
business days).
WILL YOU TAKE A PAPER COPY OF THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?
In order to have a consistent baseline for evaluation, we will not accept paper copies of the
letters of recommendation.
MY RECOMMENDER DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EMAIL OR A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. WHAT DO I DO?
An applicant will need to select recommenders that have a valid email address and that have
internet access.
I HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION, AND I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ONE OF MY
RECOMMENDERS. HOW CAN I DO THIS?
An applicant can manage his/her recommenders through their MyASU student account; the
Manage Recommendations link.
Requirements and Test scores
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM GRE AND TOEFL (ENGLISH PROFICIENCY) SCORES?
The GRE scores listed are guidelines.
The proof of English proficiency scores listed are minimums.
See our website for details:
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Aerospace Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-aerospace/
Chemical Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-chemical/
Materials Science and Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-materials-science/
Mechanical Engineering
http://semte.engineering.asu.edu/application-checklist-mechanical/
CAN AN APPLICANT TAKE THE IELTS INSTEAD OF THE TOEFL?
Arizona State University will accept the IELTS score in place of the TOEFL. For more information,
please see the following website:
http://graduate.asu.edu/admissions/international/english_proficiency
Required minimum scores:
Aerospace Engineering: 6.5
Chemical Engineering: 7
Materials Science and Engineering: 7
Mechanical Engineering: 6.5
WHAT IF MY ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SCORE IS LOWER THAN REQUIRED?
An applicant must retake the test and earn the necessary score for application consideration.
DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT OFFICIAL TEST SCORES AND TRANSCRIPTS?
Yes, all documents must be official and sent directly to graduate Admission Services from the
issuing institution/institution attended. International applicants must provide both an official
transcript in the original language and an official English translation in sealed envelopes.
Another option for international applicants would be for the international applicant or a friend
or a relative to bring these transcripts to graduate Admission Services in person to see if they
would be considered official and could be used. Graduate Admission Services will only make this
determination if the applicant has submitted an application to graduate Admission Services, and
has paid the Graduate Admission Services application fee.
See this website for details: https://students.asu.edu/graduate/apply
HOW DO I SEND MY OFFICIAL TEST SCORES?
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An applicant must contact the testing administrators (http://www.ets.org/) to have his/her
official scores sent to ASU. The school code for ASU is 4007; and for the department code an
applicant may enter 0000.
I HAVE SENT MY TEST SCORES/DOCUMENTS BUT MY MYASU STUDENT ACCOUNT SHOWS THEY HAVE
NOT BEEN RECEIVED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
An applicant should have them resent if it has been a reasonable amount of time (i.e. a month).
CAN I SUBMIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND
CERTIFICATES?
These documents are not necessary and may not be part of the reviewed application.
MY GPA IS LOWER THAN A 3.0. DOES THAT AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY ME FROM ADMISSION?
No, while admittance is competitive, applications are reviewed in a holistic manner.
See this website: https://students.asu.edu/graduate/standards
I HAVEN’T TAKEN MY GRE, OR IT IS TOO SOON TO KNOW THE SCORES. MAY I SUBMIT MY GRADUATE
ADMISSION SERVICES ONLINE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION TO GRADUATE ADMISSION SERVICES
WITHOUT HAVING MY SCORES?
An applicant can submit his/her Graduate Admission Services online application without
knowing his/her GRE scores. Once a student’s GRE scores are reported, they will be put with
his/her application.
IS IT TOO LATE TO SUBMIT MY GRE SCORES FOR THIS SEMESTER?
Scores should be submitted at least by 15 days prior to the department deadline; keeping in
mind our deadline is a priority deadline: A priority deadline means that applications submitted
and completed after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were
completed and on a space available basis. Late applications may not be considered for a
Teaching Assistantship (TA).
Fees, Costs and Financial Aid
HOW MUCH IS THE APPLICATION FEE?
The fee is $70 for US citizens, and $90 for non-citizens, assuming the application is not late by
Graduate Admission Services standards. For critical dates associated with late fees, please see
the following webpage (SUBMIT THE NONREFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE):
https://students.asu.edu/graduate/apply
HOW DO I PAY MY APPLICATION FEE?
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A student must pay his/her application fee online. Please see the following website for more
information (SUBMIT THE NONREFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE):
https://students.asu.edu/graduate/apply
CAN THE APPLICATION FEE BE WAIVED IF I HAVE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES?
The application fee cannot be waived.
I AM AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT. MAY I SEND MY FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS BEFORE I’VE BEEN
ADMITTED?
Yes, applicants may send their financial documents before they are admitted, but they are not
required to do so. These are sent directly to graduate Admission Services by email, fax or mail.
Email: grad-ges@asu.edu
FAX:
480.965.5185
ASU Mailing Address
If sending official transcript and/or official IELTS by U.S. Mail, use this address:
Arizona State University
Graduate Admission Services
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003
If sending official transcript and/or official IELTS by FedEx, DHL or UPS, use this
address:
Graduate Admission Services
Arizona State University
1151 S. Forest Avenue, #SSV112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
HOW MUCH DOES TUITION COST? HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND ASU FOR 1 YEAR?
Please use the cost calculator (Tuition Estimator) link to estimate cost of attendance. Please be
advised that this is only an estimate: http://students.asu.edu/costs
Please also see: https://students.asu.edu/financialaid/coa/graduate
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IS THERE AN IRA A. FULTON SCHOOLS OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM TUITION IN ADDITION TO ASU
GRADUATE TUITION AND FEES?
Yes, there is an approximate $50 per credit hour program tuition for all students in the Ira A.
Fulton Schools of Engineering (in addition to ASU Tuition and fees). Please refer to the cost
calculator: http://students.asu.edu/costs
Please also see: https://students.asu.edu/financialaid/coa/graduate
WHAT TYPE OF FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE?
Financial aid may be available to graduate students in the form of Teaching Assistantship (TA) or
Research Assistantship (RA) positions.
US citizens and Permanent Residents may also apply for Federal Aid. Please contact our Student
Financial Assistance office for details: https://students.asu.edu/financialaid
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR APPLYING FOR A TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP (TA)?
There is an application process to apply for a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering TA. Prior to
the beginning of the semester, and once the TA application and application deadline are set,
students registered for courses should be able to see the TA application in the Weekly Update –
the Weekly Update is sent by email to students who are registered for classes. Questions
regarding the Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering TA may be directed to: semtehr@asu.edu
TA positions for Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering students are
assigned, and there is no application process.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR BECOMING A RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA)?
To become an RA, applicants must contact the faculty directly to inquire about a position; they
can do this before arriving at ASU. It is recommended the applicant be admitted as a student
before contacting faculty. Information on faculty research and contact information can be
found on the following webpage: https://graduate.asu.edu/graduate-faculty/category/08
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ALIGNED WITH BEING AWARDED A TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP (TA)?
For students who hold ½ time (50%) TA, there is a full tuition waiver and potentially a stipend.
Additionally, 50% time TAs also receives health insurance benefits. Students who hold a ¼ time
(25%) TA receive ½ tuition waiver and potentially a stipend.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SORT OF RESEARCH IS PERFORMED BY THE PROFESSORS IN THE PROGRAM?
Please visit the following webpage to find this information:
https://graduate.asu.edu/graduate-faculty/category/08
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